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Subtract 7/72 from 60/7

1^st number: 8 4/7, 2^nd number: 7/72

60/7 - 7/72 is 4271/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   60/7 = 60 × 72/7 × 72 = 4320/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   7/72 = 7 × 7/72 × 7 = 49/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4320/504 - 49/504 = 4320 - 49/504 = 4271/504
5. In mixed form: 8239/504

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